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Refinity Eco Impact Assessment tool for body shops in Europe is now TÜV certified for its calculation method.
April 13, 2026
By: Rachel Klemovitch
Assistant Editor
BASF Coatings has received certification from TÜV Rheinland for the calculation methodology of its Eco Impact Assessment tool.
The certification verifies that the tool’s corporate carbon footprint calculations for body shops are aligned with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) protocol. This provides body shops with a validated basis for assessing and managing their environmental impact alongside operational performance.
Integrated into Refinity, BASF Coatings’ cloud-based digital business management platform, the Eco Impact Assessment tool enables body shops to systematically evaluate and optimize their sustainability performance while supporting long-term profitability.
Validated in 11 countries in Europe since 2025, the TÜV Rheinland certification provides additional confidence that the tool meets stringent, internationally recognized standards.
The independent assessment confirms that the methodology meets established standards for transparency and consistency.
The certification provides a validated database to support repair, investment, and sustainability-related decisions and can be used in exchanges with insurers and green rating programs.
“Independent certification by TÜV Rheinland is a strong signal to our customers that the Eco Impact Assessment delivers credible, consistent, and actionable results,” said Dr. Rahel Reichmann, Head of Sustainability Automotive Refinish Coatings at BASF Coatings. “By creating a transparent corporate carbon footprint, the Eco Impact Assessment enables meaningful benchmarking, from individual body shops to MSO networks and insurer repair programs. At the same time, the results provide practical, actionable recommendations that help body shops identify improvement opportunities and turn sustainability measures into measurable efficiency and cost advantages.”
The Eco Impact Assessment tool applies a life cycle assessment-based measurement approach and evaluates all relevant material and energy flows within a body shop. This includes processes such as spraying and drying, product consumption, waste management, and fleet operations.
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